학술논문
Nationwide Study on Practices Related to Screening Among Greek Paediatricians.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Dresios C; Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece.; Rachiotis G; Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece.; Rousou X; Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece.; Panagakou S; Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece.; Mouchtouri V; Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece.; Hadjichristodoulou C; Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Larissa, Greece.
Source
Publisher: AVES Country of Publication: Turkey NLM ID: 101557701 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1308-8734 (Print) Linking ISSN: 13088734 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Eurasian J Med Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1308-8734
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate pediatricians' practices toward screening in Greece.
Materials and Methods: The survey was conducted within a six month period in a stratified random sample of 371 pediatricians. A questionnaire with three sections was created and pilot tested. Socio-demographic characteristics associated with inappropriate screening were identified using multivariable logistic regression models and latent class analysis.
Results: A total of 294 participants completed the telephone survey (response rate 78.6%). The median number of wrong answers to questions related to pediatricians' practice towards screening recommendations was 7±1.57 with minimum 2 and maximum 11 wrong answers. Pediatricians, with less than 15 years of experience, age >50 years old or view more than eighty patients per week, have had significantly higher odds of responding wrong to more than seven questions, hence be less compliant to USPSTF screening guidelines. Latent class analysis has shown that female gender, age <50 years old, and work in the private sector, were associated with a poor practice towards international screening guidelines.
Conclusion: Our survey found gaps in screening practices among a nationwide sample of Greek pediatricians. Moreover considerable variability in reported practices of screening was noted. There is a need for the development of a national childhood screening program in Greece.
Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: Authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
(©Copyright 2020 by the Atatürk University School of Medicine - Available online at www.eurasianjmed.com.)
Materials and Methods: The survey was conducted within a six month period in a stratified random sample of 371 pediatricians. A questionnaire with three sections was created and pilot tested. Socio-demographic characteristics associated with inappropriate screening were identified using multivariable logistic regression models and latent class analysis.
Results: A total of 294 participants completed the telephone survey (response rate 78.6%). The median number of wrong answers to questions related to pediatricians' practice towards screening recommendations was 7±1.57 with minimum 2 and maximum 11 wrong answers. Pediatricians, with less than 15 years of experience, age >50 years old or view more than eighty patients per week, have had significantly higher odds of responding wrong to more than seven questions, hence be less compliant to USPSTF screening guidelines. Latent class analysis has shown that female gender, age <50 years old, and work in the private sector, were associated with a poor practice towards international screening guidelines.
Conclusion: Our survey found gaps in screening practices among a nationwide sample of Greek pediatricians. Moreover considerable variability in reported practices of screening was noted. There is a need for the development of a national childhood screening program in Greece.
Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: Authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
(©Copyright 2020 by the Atatürk University School of Medicine - Available online at www.eurasianjmed.com.)